Pine Rivers Special School, located in Lawnton just north of Brisbane, is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for Prep to Year 12. If you're passionate about creating personalised learning experiences, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a compassionate and expert-driven school community.

Job details

Join a school where the belief is clear—“Yes, We Can!” At Pine Rivers Special School, every student with complex learning needs is embraced in a safe, supportive environment that fosters respect, integrity, and meaningful engagement with learning and life.

Why Pine Rivers Special School?  

• Pine Rivers Special School is purpose-built for inclusivity, serving students with verified intellectual disabilities and additional complex needs through fully accessible facilities and tailored programs.
• Teaching is holistic and individualised, with a strong focus on developing communication systems, delivering a differentiated curriculum, and supporting student wellbeing through Positive Behaviour for Learning.
• With around 250 students and a dedicated multidisciplinary team of teachers, aides, and allied health professionals, the school provides a caring and well-resourced environment where staff and students thrive together.

What We Offer

• Professional growth through a collaborative coaching and mentoring model, with opportunities to deepen skills in communication, positive behaviour support, and multi-sensory approaches across the curriculum.
• Meaningful impact in student transition: Be part of a school that prepares senior students for post-school life—integrating ASDAN modules, community engagement, work skills, and supported living pathways.
• A purpose-driven teaching environment where your work contributes to students reaching their potential as valued, respected members of their families and broader community—anchored by a culture of personal regard, respect, and integrity.

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

How to apply

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your resume including two professional referees

🔗 Explore the school: Visit Pine Rivers Special School here

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Documents

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